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British PM stresses commitment to Ukraine peace but avoids specifics

IANS March 15, 2025 185 views

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer convened a critical virtual summit with global leaders to discuss Ukraine's ongoing conflict. The meeting focused on building political and military momentum against Russian aggression. Starmer emphasized the importance of diplomatic negotiations and potential coalition intervention. While specific operational details remained undisclosed, the summit signaled continued international commitment to resolving the Ukraine crisis.

"We are planning on a daily basis to secure lasting peace" - Keir Starmer
British PM stresses commitment to Ukraine peace but avoids specifics
London, March 15: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer reaffirmed his commitment to securing lasting peace in Ukraine as Britain hosted a virtual meeting with more than 25 political leaders on Saturday. However, no detailed or updated defence measures were announced.

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Starmer hosts virtual meeting with 25+ political leaders

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Seeks US involvement in Ukraine defense strategy

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Discusses potential sanctions against Russia

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Plans military meeting next Thursday

At the press conference after the virtual meeting, when asked whether any concrete commitments emerged from it, Starmer said the meeting had helped build political and military momentum, with participating countries agreeing to increase collective pressure on Russia. However, he stopped short of disclosing what specific measures would be taken at the "operational phase."

Joined by French President Emmanuel Macron and leaders from Canada, Ukraine, Australia, New Zealand, and the European Union, Starmer urged Russia to "come to the table to negotiate a deal", Xinhua news reported. He also announced plans to host a military meeting next Thursday.

The British Prime Minister reiterated his country's stance on securing US involvement in Ukraine's future defense, emphasising that discussions with the United States are ongoing "on a daily basis."

He also suggested that US President Donald Trump is committed to achieving lasting peace in Ukraine, adding that the close relationship between Britain and the US is "the base on which we are planning."

Starmer reaffirmed Britain's willingness to take a leading role in the "coalition of the willing," a post-conflict arrangement that he announced two weeks ago during a London Summit. He said Britain is willing to deploy troops on the ground and aircraft in the sky. However, he did not specify how other nations would contribute to the coalition.

He also told reporters that leaders at the meeting had discussed tightening sanctions on Russia, including potential measures to freeze Russian assets in the future.

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